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Morse Micro Honored at 2023 BIG IDEA Awards for Outstanding Wi-Fi HaLow Innovation

Morse Micro's MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow chip wins the communications category at the 2023 BIG IDEA Awards.

September 22, 2023
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Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow SoCs were honored at the 2023 IDEA Awards, a distinguished award honoring transformative product design and functionality in manufacturing. The winners are chosen by the readers of prominent industry publications, including Machine Design, Electronic Design, Power & Motion, Microwaves & RF, and Vision Systems Design, who cast their votes for outstanding entries across 13 different categories. Morse Micro's winning entry in the communications category is a testament to its innovation and leadership in Wi-Fi HaLow technology.

Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow portfolio is revolutionizing the IoT industry with its powerful impact with new Wi-Fi IoT use cases with designers, systems integrators, and end users. Our MM6108 SoC is the smallest, fastest, and most energy-efficient IEEE 802.11ah compliant solution available. These Wi-Fi HaLow SoCs provide 10x the range, 100x the area and 1000x the volume of traditional Wi-Fi solutions.

Through our innovative use of narrow frequency bands in the unlicensed sub-1 GHz spectrum, our Wi-Fi HaLow signals penetrate obstacles effortlessly, extending connectivity beyond 1 km. This unprecedented range connects IoT devices across residential, retail, office park, campus, warehouse, and factory environments. Built specifically for IoT applications and based on WPA3 security, our Wi-Fi HaLow solutions simplify network deployment and reduce costs by enabling a single access point to connect up to 8,191 devices.

By leveraging the most ubiquitous technology in Wi-Fi, Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow solutions address the fundamental weaknesses of existing wireless technologies. Our products offer ultra-low power consumption, extended range, and secure connections at much higher capacities, significantly expanding connectivity across the IoT ecosystem. With our diverse portfolio of SoCs, modules, software, IP, and patents, we are actively accelerating Wi-Fi HaLow deployments. Our solutions enable commercial, residential, and industrial IoT markets, enabling transformative applications such as access control, security cameras, industrial automation, retail, and mobile devices. Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow sets the stage for new IoT use cases, providing massive range that unlock the full potential of IoT technology.

Key Features of Morse Micro's MM6108

Single-Chip IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow transceiver for low-power, long-reach IoT applications
Radio supports Sub-1 GHz frequency bands globally
Option for on-chip or external power amplification
Power Management Unit (PMU) enables ultra-Low-Power modes
Enhanced Security features
Host interface options: SDIO 2.0 and SPI
Peripheral Options include GPIO, UART, I2C, PWM
Compact 6 x 6 mm QFN48 Package

The MM6018 is available now. Contact Morse Micro for ordering information.

Additional Resources

Learn more about Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow MM6108

Learn more about Wi-Fi HaLow technology

Learn more about emerging use cases
Download the MM6108 product brief

About the IDEA Awards

The IDEA Awards, held annually, celebrate the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in the manufacturing sector. The awards spotlight companies and products that exhibit exemplary vision, strategy, and execution. With categories spanning across the manufacturing spectrum, the IDEA Awards are a testament to the ever-evolving technological landscape. For more information and a comprehensive list of winners, visit Electronic Design.

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